Simple, Thrifty, and Sustainable Living
Water kefir is a cultured, probiotic beverage. It starts from what we call “grains,” which look like this. These grains are actually a natural mix of yeast and bacteria. When water kefir grains are placed in sugar water, they eat the sugar and release gas into the water, making it fizzy! They also give off …
Learn how to bake sourdough bread quickly and easily following these tips!
There are a few things you should remember if you want to be a successful gardener, but the most important tip gardeners forget is to thin your plants! Water regularly. Drastic increases or decreases in water supply can harm plant growth. Like you and I, our plants prefer to have regular access to hydration. Plant …
I will admit that when the Coronavirus first started to peak in the US, I did a little panic shopping for pantry staples. We live in Washington state and as the first known case went public in March, I immediately felt like I needed more groceries! Normally, I keep a pretty fully stocked pantry but …
Currently, my garden space consists of 4 beds each 4 ft by 8 ft. I have a couple of extra corner pots and one small box for strawberries, salad, and herbs. This is the largest garden I’ve had in over 2 years! Even though I’m a small scale backyard gardener, I often buy seeds in bulk and …
With so many people jumping on the gardening bandwagon, you should know some easy crops for beginner gardeners! These 5 are some of my all-time favorites.